The Karpaz Peninsula
The foundations of ancient cities are marked on some maps and exploring these sites
Part of the prestigious Accor Group, the Mercure Hotel in North Cyprus opened in 2006, combining modern architecture with traditional motifs and luxurious interiors, for a unique style that mirrors the natural beauty of North Cyprus. Set on a stunning sandy beach, the hotel also boasts a Wellness & Spa centre offering an array of exclusive treatments and therapies in luxurious seclusion. Fine cuisine is served in the hotel’s elegant main restaurant, whilst a selection of other restaurants is available for tastes ranging from the Mediterranean to Asia. The hotel is perfect for a deliciously relaxing holiday, whether you are enjoying the ambience by the pool or taking a dip in the sea, you will feel all your stresses unwind.
The Mercure Hotel hosts its guests with a hospitality that exceeds its five-star rating. In addition to the features already detailed, also on offer for no additional fees are an internet corner, open air swimming pool, children’s pool, free shuttle to Kyrenia, use of the spa facilities, entertainment programs, open air cinema, and Sunday brunches.
The foundations of ancient cities are marked on some maps and exploring these sites
The Filling Station is situated at the end of the Lapta strip, opposite the Celebrity Hotel.
Fez pub and restaurant is near the popular village of Catalkoy, just east of Kyrenia.
The Dream castle in Ozankoy is a new restaurant that has been built in the design of a castle. The inside has lovely décor featuring
There are various tourist information offices in North Cyprus:
Kyrenia – in the Old Harbour
Lefkosa – by Kyrenia Gate
Famagusta – the Land Gate (the main entrance to Famagusta old town)
Ercan Airport – located inside the airport
Most electrical plugs in North Cyprus are the 3 pin type, the same as in the UK.
Occasionally, three to two pin adaptors are necessary, however this is quite rare nowadays.
North Cyprus observes the religious holidays of Islam and like the religious holidays in the Christian Church they are moveable feasts.
Ramadan is a period of fasting followed by three days of feasting called Kurban Bayram (feast of the Sacrifice). The date of Ramadan changes each year.
Other major holidays are:
New Years Day, January 1st.
Children’s Day, April 23rd.
Labour Day, May 1st.
Youth and Sports Day, May 19th. Peace and Freedom Day, July 20th.
Communal Resistance Day, 1st August.
Victory Day 30th August.
Turkish National Day, 29th October.
Independence Day 15th November, (proclamation of TRNC in 1983).
The currency in North Cyprus is the Turkish Lira, which has a constantly fluctuating exchange rate. For this reason, shopkeepers and restaurant owners are fully conversant with all major currencies and bills can be paid in UK Sterling, Euros and US Dollars as well as local currency.
If you change your money into Turkish Lira in North Cyprus, you will generally get a much better exchange rate than you would otherwise get in the UK.
There are many money exchange bureaux in all of the major towns. Major UK Credit and Debit cards are widely accepted, and can be used in cash machines, however you should ensure that you inform your bank before you travel so that they do not block your card. You should also enquire about charges to use your card abroad.
Travellers Cheques as well as Scottish banknotes are not widely accepted in North Cyprus and changing them can be very difficult.
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